Month: February 2026

Sentencing of media tycoon is the culmination of a years-long saga that critics say represents Hong Kong’s transformation from a mostly free city to one where dissent is fiercely suppressedJimmy Lai sentencing – live updatesJimmy Lai, a once mighty media mogul and prominent pro-democracy activist, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong for national security offences.The sentencing is the culmination of a years-long saga that critics […]

Lai’s conviction under national security law attracts the most severe penalty band of 10 years to life imprisonment. Follow the latest developments, liveJimmy Lai faces sentencing over national security chargesFollowing Jimmy Lai’s sentencing, the 78-year old former media mogul smiled and waved at the public gallery, the New York Times reports. According to the outlet, Lai’s wife, Teresa, sat expressionless and had her arms folded. Others weeped in the courtroom. […]

Detainees are accused of trying to disrupt Iran's 'political social order' at a time of threats from the US and Israel. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Detainees are accused of trying to disrupt Iran's 'political social order' at a time of threats from the US and Israel. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper faces possible life in prison on charges of foreign collusion.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Lindsey Vonn is recovering from surgery on a leg fracture after her Olympic comeback ended with her being airlifted to hospital following a terrifying crash in the women's downhill skiing final.Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article